Doctor Rob - I wanted to thank you and David Reznik for taking the time to craft and answer the email questions. I had an "at risk experience" about 6 months ago and about two to three months ago I started to notice a white coating on my tongue and tiny red dots at the tip which were equally spaced. I thought were sure to be the signs that I had HIV or another STD. I tested negative at 3 and 6 months for most STDs or the 6 I guess which I could be potentially at risk for -- needless to say it was a hellish and stressful time. The one thing which gave me comfort was both of your thoughtful responses and statistics. I have donated money to your organization and want to make sure others get the same comfort or advice I got from the knowledge you two afforded me. Thanks and keep up the good work.

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